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Hi, I'm on the waiting list for Ubuntu One.
But I find myself in a weird situation where I have to quickly share 1.3GB of Open Office documents with someone using a Mac. I have Ubuntu and WinXP. The size is high because of all of the pictures in them.
I'm going to try sending them via IM, but due to time differences, some kind of online file storage would be ideal.
So I'm wondering what other online file storage solutions other people have used.
while i wait for ubuntu one i use dropbox it gets the job done but i be glad when ubuntu one gets here.
Nothing, there's no secure cloud storage freely avaliable, DropBox is pretty unsecure.
cprofitt said: SkyDrive - 25GB free storage.
Isn't that a 50 MB file size limit? Is the OP's files smaller than or equal to 50 MB?
I use skydrive from time to time, but the upload process (limits you to 5 files at a time if not using IE) annoys me.
Ubuntu One is the best thing I've seen, as it jives with my OS, but I would like to see a bigger capacity for the free subscription. It will probably happen eventually so I'm not too worried...
i cant wait for one im on the waiting list :(
If it limits you to 5 files at a time, try using the User-Agent Switcher addon if you're using Firefox. If you're using something else, well, I don't know what to say.
Clorow said: If it limits you to 5 files at a time, try using the User-Agent Switcher addon if you're using Firefox. If you're using something else, well, I don't know what to say.
You have to use IE and then install the "RichUpload" tool, which is a .msi file...
Skydrive seems a good choice if the 50 MB limit on individual files is not a problem. If security is a concern you can encrypt them with PGP.
The five files at a time thing is cumbersome but not impossible to live with.
50 Gigs of free storage with Java uploader. It solves the problem of msi files for skydrive, and gets double the storage space than skydrive.
I use Ubuntu one for quick backup of files before I get a chance to back them up to my backup hard drive. I can simply store them there and if my hard drive failes, I reinstall and Ubuntu One downloads the files back*. Before this I used an SD Card (Which was actually a Micro SD Card in an adapter)
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=7612441#post7612441
nelio2k said: www.adrive.com
50 Gigs of free storage with Java uploader. It solves the problem of msi files for skydrive, and gets double the storage space than skydrive.
I used to use this but all of a sudden it stopped working. Most of the times I could not log in and when I would get logged in most of my files would be missing. Nowadays I use dropbox. I just use it for data files so its enough for me. I have got the ubuntu one subscription but its very slow compared to dropbox. Is someone else too having this problem?
Dropbox, and I still do use it. Ubuntu One just doesn't yet compare to the feature set of Dropbox, but it's getting there.
bhishan said: I used to use this but all of a sudden it stopped working. Most of the times I could not log in and when I would get logged in most of my files would be missing. Nowadays I use dropbox. I just use it for data files so its enough for me. I have got the ubuntu one subscription but its very slow compared to dropbox. Is someone else too having this problem?
I can't seem to get adrive's java uploader to work... And they sounded promising, even allowing me to upload entire directories. I just realized that ubuntu one let's me do this, but I'm hesitant to get too attached to a service so closely linked to a specific distro (I like to hop and I know that Chrome OS is going to be calling my name..)
bhishan said: I have got the ubuntu one subscription but its very slow compared to dropbox. Is someone else too having this problem?
I notice it takes a while and I made a thread:
For security with using Dropbox or other similar tools, use TrueCrypt to create a container and then place your files in the container and sync the container.. Makes all the documents completely encrypted. :)
Just my 2 cents :)
flyingdutchman1978 said: For security with using Dropbox or other similar tools, use TrueCrypt to create a container and then place your files in the container and sync the container.. Makes all the documents completely encrypted. :)
Just my 2 cents :)
Amen to that
I used Dropbox, but I want Canonical to start making money, so I started using Ubuntu One.
travamiel said: I used Dropbox, but I want Canonical to start making money, so I started using Ubuntu One.That is a good point. Even if you don't use Ubuntu One that much or it's not as good compared to other software, atleast you are supporting Ubuntu!
Does Canonical have any sources of income? Like they ship free Ubuntu CDs (they don't even charge for the cost of the media or shipping, or time it takes to make them [well I guess that goes under cost of the media]. I guess that comes from donations they get.)
My webhost (hostgator.com) has a feature in the CPanel for a "WebDisk". Basically this creates a webdav folder that can be mounted in Windows, Mac, and Linux. Space is limited to what your hosting account is limited to, which in my case, is unlimited for $8/mo.
I'm not a big fan of "the cloud" just yet so this is my first experience. I'm in beta now and I'm only keeping simple files in it.
I'd been using Unison between my desktop and laptop on my LAN. Primarily I was synching workin in progress and keeping a backup as an extra benefit. This is my 1st attempt at cloud storage. It is a bit slow but does run in the background and terminating before the transfer is complete really messes things up. Now I know to watch for the logo to stop spinning.
flyingdutchman1978 said: For security with using Dropbox or other similar tools, use TrueCrypt to create a container and then place your files in the container and sync the container.. Makes all the documents completely encrypted. :)
Doesn't this undermine dropbox's algorithm for transferring changes in files (e.g. new mail in thunderbird database) rather than the complete file (e.g. whole thunderbird database)?
What is unsecure about dropbox? The fact that it is only protected by password? What better security does UbuntuOne offer over dropbox?
AlanRick said: Doesn't this undermine dropbox's algorithm for transferring changes in files (e.g. new mail in thunderbird database) rather than the complete file (e.g. whole thunderbird database)?
What is unsecure about dropbox? The fact that it is only protected by password? What better security does UbuntuOne offer over dropbox?
Dropbox is accessable via any browser and OS. Ubuntu One can only be accessed by an Ubuntu system running an Ubuntu One Linux application. A disadvantage if you wish to share with an MS system but definitly a harder approach to hack.
fragos said: A disadvantage if you wish to share with an MS system but definitly a harder approach to hack.
Thanks. I am using it for backup rather than filesharing so I'll stick with it. But I wish canonical every success Ubuntu One and I'd trust them more than anyone with my data once it's fully mature.
If you have Windows you might want to take a look at live mesh its just great ... you can chose the folders you want to sink and thats it also you get 5GB free online space ... and it also works on mac .... for ubuntu i think there is a service spider oack that also works nice and dropbox
but live mesh it far better than all i`m waiting for something like that on Linux
I would use ubuntu one, but I got a Dropbox beta invite a while ago also. I would switch, but I normally use it to sync files with my friend, a Windows user.
I use Dropbox.
Ubuntu One doesnt work for me .
It fails to connect. It fails to open the browser. It fails to 'report the problem'.
I think it's another rushed project.
travamiel said: I used Dropbox, but I want Canonical to start making money, so I started using Ubuntu One.
I use Dropbox to show other innovative companies that there's money to be made from supporting Ubuntu :D
Dropbox is the best. Wouldn't pay for it though. Too expensive right now.
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